Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been very impressive playing for India. The left-hand batter has become a key player for India in Tests and T20Is. Surprisingly, he’s yet to make his ODI debut.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s coach Jwala Singh said he will become the next legend of Indian cricket. As per the Sydney Morning Herald, his coach said that the goal is not only to represent the country but also to become the next legend of Indian cricket.
Jwala Singh said, “I think that in four or five years, yes, he can become the next legend of Indian cricket. I think the goal is not only to represent India, but the goal also is to become the next legend”.
Jaiswal has scored 1407 runs in 21 test innings at an average of 56.30. He has 8 fifties, 3 centuries and two double centuries to his name. In T20Is, he has 723 runs in 23 matches at an average of 36.15. He has an impressive strike rate of 164.31. He has 5 fifties and a century in the shortest format. The southpaw will be a key batter for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
From living in tents to being Indian cricketer; inspiring journey of Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jwala Singh also talked about how he found Jaiswal. And, his journey from living in tents to being India’s premier opener. He found the 22-year-old when he was 12, batting in the nets.
He said, “That small boy came out from the nets, and he just removed his helmet, and I asked him, ‘Where are you living? Where are you from?
To which Jaiswal replied, “I am from Uttar Pradesh, I live in a tent and I’m staying here alone for cricket”.
The coach further added that Jaiswal’s story reminded him of his initial days in Mumbai. He decided to make him his first India player.
He further added, “As he was talking about himself, I really started thinking that this is the same story (as mine). I was struggling when I came to Mumbai, so I think that motivates me a lot, that this is the boy to fulfil my dreams. I promised myself years back that I will make him an India player”.
Jwala Singh concluded with, “Psychologically, he was very down. His fitness was not that great because he had a knee injury. So if I tell you frankly, it was my passion to make him my (first) India player”.
